Winter Reveries

Winter invites us to slow down, listen closely, and notice a quieter kind of beauty. Winter Reveries explores music inspired by snow, stillness, frost, reflection, and the magic of the coldest season. This program captures winter’s many moods — peaceful, sparkling, dramatic, nostalgic, and serene. Guests will hear music that evokes falling snow, icy landscapes, candlelit evenings, quiet forests, and the deep hush that settles over the natural world in winter.

Each work in this guided program will be introduced with background on the composer, the inspiration behind the piece, and the musical choices that help create a winter atmosphere. Video selections will include snowy landscapes, seasonal imagery, and excerpts from performances to enrich the experience. Guests will learn about the music and the people who wrote it, gaining insight into the personal stories, historical settings, and creative choices behind each selection. The program offers a welcoming way to listen more deeply and connect music with the natural world. Join us for a beautiful multimedia program that captures winter’s quiet grace, mystery, and wonder through music, story, and scene.

About the Speaker: A native of Los Angeles, Marc Shulgold was a music journalist at the Los Angeles Times, and for the Rocky Mountain News. He taught music history at the University of Denver's adult enrichment program for over 20 years and is a contributor to Opera Magazine among other publications. Marc is a program annotator for University of Colorado concerts and a longtime speaker at the Vail summertime music festival.

Ticket price for the Music & Nature series is $10 - proceeds benefit conservation, park enhancement, and nature education in Geauga County through the Foundation for Geauga Parks.

This series is included in the Foundation for Geauga Parks Membership Program:

-Friend level receives 20% off.

-Member level participants may attend free.

-Member Plus level participants receive one free ticket AND a free ticket for a friend attending with you.

Make sure you're logged into the website and when you enter your information and select your tickets, the membership option you chose will be applied.

If the event is canceled or postponed, registered attendees will be notified promptly and we will make every effort to reschedule. Unless otherwise noted, registrations and ticket purchases are nonrefundable.